Superwhisper vs Typeless

Superwhisper

• People who want dictation that runs on-device and offline
• Buyers who prefer a one-time license to a subscription
• Users who want to choose their own voice and language models

Typeless

• People who dictate on both desktop and phone, including Linux users
• Editing existing text by voice, not only dictating new text
• Users who do not want their audio stored in the cloud

Superwhisper

• AI-powered modes, cloud voice models, file transcription and speaker separation all need Pro.
• The Free plan is limited to 2 modes, and those run without AI processing.
• Cloud voice models send audio to hosted servers; only the local models keep audio on the device.
• A Linux version is listed as coming soon and is not yet available.

Typeless

• The Free plan has a weekly word limit, and the vendor does not publish the number on its pricing page.
• Monthly billing costs $30 per member, against $12 per member per month on the yearly plan.
• Cloud sync across devices, team management and usage analytics need Pro.
• SSO, SCIM, audit logs and enforced HIPAA controls are Enterprise only.

Superwhisper

Dictation in any app

Speak and have the text typed into whatever app is in front of you, such as Slack, Gmail, Notion or a code editor. More than 100 languages and dialects are supported.

Local models that work offline

Whisper models run entirely on your device and are free to use without limits, so dictation works with no connection and audio is not uploaded.

Cloud voice models on Pro

Pro adds hosted voice models such as S1-Voice, Nova and Scribe, along with real-time transcription. With these models audio is sent to hosted servers.

Modes

A mode sets how speech is processed, from plain transcription to AI modes that rewrite it for a context such as email. Free allows 2 modes without AI; Pro is unlimited.

Meetings and file transcription

Records meetings and produces notes, and Pro adds system audio recording, speaker separation and transcription of audio or video files.

Custom vocabulary

Add names and terms the models tend to get wrong, plus text replacements. Both are included on the Free plan.

Typeless

Dictation with auto-editing

Removes filler words such as "um" and "you know", cuts repeated words and keeps only your final wording when you change your mind mid-sentence.

Automatic formatting

Spoken lists, steps and key points are laid out as formatted text, so a dictated message or document needs less cleanup.

Speak to edit

Select any text and say what you want done to it, such as making it shorter or longer or changing its tone.

Ask anything

Select text and ask by voice for a summary, an explanation or a translation, without switching to another app.

Personal style and dictionary

Adapts to your tone, phrasing and writing habits, supports a different tone for each app and keeps a personal dictionary of your terms.

Privacy controls

Typeless says audio is processed in real time and never stored, dictation history stays on your device and data is never used for training. It lists ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA.

Superwhisper

• Free$0

  Unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, custom vocabulary, text replacements and up to 2 modes.

• Pro$8.49

  per month, or $84.99 per year

  Cloud voice models, AI-powered modes, unlimited modes, file transcription, system audio recording and speaker separation.

• Pro Lifetime$249.99

  one-time payment

  The same Pro features as the subscription, paid once. One license covers Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Seat-based licensing with SSO and centralized deployment for teams.

Typeless

• Free$0

  Limited words each week, standard accuracy, translation, Ask anything, personal dictionary and 100+ languages.

• Pro$12

  per member / month, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly)

  Unlimited words, enhanced accuracy, priority access during high demand, cloud sync across devices and team management.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Adds SSO, SCIM provisioning, domain capture, audit logs, enforced HIPAA controls and volume discounts.

Superwhisper

• Annual discount

  About 17% less with the yearly plan

  Pro costs $84.99 a year against $8.49 a month, which Superwhisper describes as a saving of about 17%.

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime Pro license for $249.99

  A one-time payment of $249.99 buys Pro for life, with the same features as the subscription. All individual plans have a 30-day refund window.

• Education

  40% off for students and educators

  Verified students, faculty and academic institutions get 40% off list price. The discount is requested by email from an institutional address before purchasing.

• Nonprofit

  40% off for nonprofits

  Verified non-profit and charitable organizations get 40% off list price, requested by email before purchasing.

Typeless

• Annual discount

  60% less on the yearly plan

  Pro is $12 per member per month when billed yearly and $30 when billed monthly, so the yearly plan costs 60% less by the listed prices.

• Education

  50% off Typeless Pro for students

  Students with a valid school email from an accredited university or college get 50% off Pro. It applies to new Pro subscribers and to desktop checkout only.